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Discover the Pas de Calais. A Fabulous French Department far less travelled than it deserves.

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Andy Mossack goes to discover the Pas de Calais and finds much more to see than just the ferry port in your rearview mirror.

Andy Mossack goes to discover the Pas de Calais and finds much more to see than just the ferry port in your rearview mirror.

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The Patagonian Lake District. South America’s Switzerland

The South of Argentina has fairy tale Alpine scenery, magical lakes and mountains and the best chocolate she has ever tasted. Judith Baker explores the Patagonian lakes.

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Beverley Watts enjoys a taste of Lake Garda Sirmione on Lake Garda © B.Watts

A taste of Lake Garda. Enjoy a wonderful waterfront stay.

The first time I visited Lake Garda was as a teenager on a camping trip to Bardolino. The thin, crispy, perfectly seasoned pizza was a gastronomic revelation and during that family holiday, Italy grasped my heart and has held it ever since.

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Rupert Parker goes touring elephant centres in Thailand and reports back on which ones are focussing on elephant welfare. Elephants World Three

Touring Elephant Centres in Thailand. Discover the best for elephant welfare.

Rupert Parker goes touring elephant centres in Thailand and reports back on which ones are focussing on elephant welfare.

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Discover The Roman Glory of Nimes.

Beverley Watts visits the area around Nîmes and is transported back through time to the Roman Glory of Nimes.

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Michael Cranmer pulls on his ski boots to Ski With The Weekend Warriors In Obergurgl Fast carving above Hochgurgl

Ski With The Weekend Warriors In Obergurgl. Dive into downhill action.

Michael Cranmer pulls on his ski boots to Ski With The Weekend Warriors In Obergurgl

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Michael Cramner views the mountain art of Adam Attew at the Obergurgl exhibition at Hohe Mut Alm.  2 Adam Attew finishing his oil painting ‘Last Light on the Kirchenkogel’ 2760m up at Obergurgl in the Austrian Tirol

The Mountain Art Of Adam Attew. Discover Glorious Alpine Art in Austria.

Michael Cramner views the mountain art of Adam Attew at the Obergurgl exhibition at Hohe Mut Alm.

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